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From the moment you step through the front door, the glimpses of the garden filter softly through Lillelund (“little forest”) – a name that honours the client’s Danish heritage and speaks to a sense of tranquillity and nature. The 1914 Californian Bungalow has been reimagined by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects with a modern addition, creating a dynamic interplay between light-filled new spaces and heritage details like scalloped ceilings and brick arches. An arched portal signifies the transition from old to new, where vaulted ceilings, a floating concrete island and mesmerising curves elevate the living zone. Rich with family history and artistic collaboration, the home reflects a timeless design grounded in beauty, memory and craft.

Photography by Tom Ferguson.

This Grade II listed Italianate Grecian villa near Regent’s Park, built circa 1830, was Katie Harbison Design’s first heritage renovation. The project balanced preservation with modernisation, restoring original features like the staircase and replicating period mouldings and cornices. Incongruous modern elements were replaced with era-appropriate fixtures. A blend of vintage and bespoke pieces created a timeless, layered interior—honouring the home’s history while adapting it to a young family’s contemporary lifestyle.

Photography by Micheal Sinclair.

Relogged by Ukrainian architectural and interior design firm balbek bureau is a private home located on a riverside green zone, originally built as a log cabin and reimagined to reflect the client’s contemporary lifestyle. The redesign reinterprets classic log house aesthetics with minimalist geometry, concrete floors, and a moody yet warm palette. Inspired by Rick Owens’ Concordia apartment, the interior is grungy and utilitarian, softened by custom furniture and vintage pieces. Minimal intervention preserved the log structure, while open layouts, dark-stained wood, and metal elements give the home a bold, modern edge rooted in comfort, creativity, and deep collaboration with the client.

Photography by Andrey Bezuglov, Maryan Beresh.

“From art to spirituality, psychology to design, no realm is closed to exploration. In design, there is freedom in fluidity.”

This warm and sophisticated North London family home by Tatjana von Stein blends local history with global architectural influences, creating an eclectic yet glamorous retreat. Subtle historical nods merge with vibrant design elements, fostering engaging conversations and adaptable spaces. Balancing comfort and grandeur, the interiors offer a refined yet inviting atmosphere, seamlessly transporting you beyond the city while maintaining a sense of home.

Photography by Clemente Vergara.

The redesign of the historic hide warehouse at Strandgade 104 in Copenhagen by David Thulstrup seamlessly blends heritage with contemporary luxury. This meticulous transformation reimagines the 218-year-old industrial structure into four exclusive apartments while preserving its architectural essence. Natural materials, including Dinesen wood planks, highlight the building’s character while expansive windows frame views of the canal and city, enhancing the connection between old and new. A central core integrates essential amenities without disrupting the open-plan layout. Featuring a penthouse, single-floor residences and shared wellness spaces, this project epitomizes refined, modern living within a historic framework.

Photography by Irina Boersma.